What is the cheapest way to get from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach?

The fastest way to get from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach is to drive which takes 6h and costs $95 - $140.

How far is it from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach?

The distance between Rubyvale and Airlie Beach is 452 km. The road distance is 490.6 km.

How do I travel from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $160 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach, including transfers.

Train or bus from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach?

The best way to get from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $160 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $3,000 and takes 16h 1m.

Can I drive from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Rubyvale to Airlie Beach is 491 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach.

Where can I stay near Airlie Beach?

There are 356+ hotels available in Airlie Beach.

Rubyvale to Airlie Beach - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Emerald Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Rubyvale to Emerald Airport (EMD)
2. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)EMD - PPP
6h 58m
$480–1,551
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Anakie to RockhamptonSpirit of the Outback
2. Take the train from Rockhampton to ProserpineSpirit of Queensland
16h 1m
$90–2,960
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anakie to RockhamptonRockhampton
2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie BeachTownsville / ...
12h 35m
$169–338
Drive 490.6 km
1. Drive from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach490.6 km
6h
$96–139
Taxi to Emerald Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport
1. Take the taxi from Rubyvale to Emerald Airport (EMD)
2. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)EMD - HTI
7h
$574–1,480
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
1. Drive from Rubyvale to Moranbah Airport (MOV)
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)MOV - PPP
8h 27m
$430–1,707
Taxi to Emerald Airport, fly to Mackay, bus
1. Take the taxi from Rubyvale to Emerald Airport (EMD)
2. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY)EMD - MKY
3. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
9h 54m
$668–1,255
Bus via Carmila
1. Take the bus from Anakie to Rockhampton
2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
3. Take the bus from Carmila to Airlie Beach
13h 45m
$179–283

Emerald Airport (EMD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

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6h 1mAverage Duration

$275Cheapest Price

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Distance: 451.9 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Rubyvale, QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach via Anakie and Rockhampton in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rubyvale to Airlie Beach Central via Anakie, Rockhampton, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 16h 1m.

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